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The rapid increase in urban populations within developing nations has now led to a surge in municipal solid waste generation that now to large extend exceeds the processing capabilities of formal institutions. In this scenario, it can be clearly seen that the informal waste pickers primarily women act as decentralized environmental managers. This research immensely and thoroughly investigates the correlation between population pressure and the involvement of women in waste picking very activities in the Mumbai. In this research and a mixed-method research approach was being utilized, incorporating a primary survey (n=30), qualitative interviews getting to know the respondent and the respondent, and secondary demographic data. Statistical methods which is used in such as percentage distribution, and cross-tabulation, and chi-square tests were employed and alongside thematic analysis is used. The results indicate around a notable and it can be seen in relationship between migration, household size, and reliance on waste picking as an occupation. Before Women more workers play a crucial role in recycling processes and the survival of households, despite facing occupational hazards and social marginalization. The study possible concludes that women waste pickers represent an informal environmental infrastructure that arises from demographic pressures and should be integrated into urban sustainability policies.